<p>D has been accepted to both Universities and has trouble deciding which one to go to. She is international and was accepted without any scholarship, so money is not a deciding factor (almost the same cost).
We visited BU and did not have time to visit UM, but reading the threads on UM, it seems to be a fantastic campus.
In both UM and BU, she was accepted in (computer) engineering and would like to know which would provide the best opportunities for graduate studies in a top school.
Today she sees BU as a (slightly) better reputation but she prefers the environment and weather at UM (she has always lived in sunny warm weather).
Please help her to decide! Thanks in advance.</p>
<p>B.U. and U. Miami are not in the same league at all!
While I am not a big believer in ranking systems, B.U. ranked #57 (for 2011) for undergraduate engineering, while U.Miami didn’t make the list of top 100!
So for engineering in particular, B.U. is a MUCH better university.
Furthermore, the Boston area is one the best areas for high tech companies and research facilities (behind Silicon Valley obviously!), so there are more opportunities for summer internships, in spite of the competition from other area colleges. I know my husband’s company recruits engineering majors at B.U. for paid summer internships…</p>
<p>So, while Miami might have better weather (but only if you like it really hot!), B.U. is a better school for engineering. </p>
<p>Furthermore, while the weather can be really cold and snowy in the winter, it is beautiful in the fall and spring. Yesterday was about 80 degrees Fahrenheit, though today it is about 65. This year we had one of the mildest winters ever, and an early spring.</p>
<p>Thanks Beantowngirl, I appreciate it.</p>